The History of Thomas, West Virginia

Welcome to Historic Thomas West Virginia!

Located in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains, the town of Thomas has a story to tell. It’s a story of immigration, industry, and community. It’s an American story, and it’s one that’s partly told by the buildings that have stood in the town through much of its journey.

The Thomas Commercial Historic District is a group of 48 contributing properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places that together exemplify the rapid growth in commerce, industry, and population that swept this region at the turn of the 20th Century. The buildings also display a well-preserved variety of architectural styles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

We invite you to discover Historic Thomas West Virginia.

This History of Thomas, West Virginia

Read more about the history of Thomas and the people that shaped the town.

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310, 316, 322, 330 Spruce Street

These 4 houses on Spruce Street represent typical single-family homes of the early 20th century. Greater prosperity during this time made home ownership achievable for more people and led to the idea that a house could express one’s personality and individualism.

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Colabrese Brothers General Store

This building once contained the Dilettoso family’s Roma Restaurant and a dance hall upstairs.